Dance and Your Health

Studies have shown that dancing reduces the risk of dementia, falls and other age-related issues. Check out
these websites for some great information on why dancing is so important to our mental as well as physical health:

The Amazing benefits of Dancing!!

Not that long ago, people used to dance together, for celebrations, for healing, for community.
Modern science is validating what those ancient cultures knew instinctively, that social dance is good for us, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

Social dance classes twice a week offers the most protection against developing Alzheimer's, and
improves not only memory but also multi-tasking abilities, important for activities such as driving.

Dance lessons twice a week significantly reduces pain for Fibryomyalgia patients and increases
quality of life and body image.

Dance therapy has been found to reduce ADHD symptoms in young boys and depression in teenage
girls.

The cross-lateral element of dance improves reading rates in young
children.

Unlike current popular dance fitness styles, Ballroom Dance is low impact, so you can dance until
the day you die, without needing knee replacements.

Do something good for yourself: come join us at Steppin' Out Dance!

Some Special Perks of Dance:

It tones and firms the entire body

Dance strengthens the upper body and arms by requiring the dancer to hold the correct "dance
frame"

Social dance twice a week lowers your risk of Alzheimers by 76%

Social dance lowers stress levels

Dance is a moving meditation, relaxing & rejuvenating the mind, body and
soul

Dance therapy reduces ADHD symptoms and depression

Dance can be an activity for the entire family

The cross lateral movement of dance improves reading rates and comprehension in
children

The benefits of Helen's Dance classes!

Helen will offer good basic practical advice on etiquette- how to ask for a dance, how to dance with your mother-in-law etc.

You will learn to feel the beat and move to the music with a little help from Helen!

Helen can offer some good practical tips not often available from dance instructors, eg. how to deal with unidentified Latin music or slow dancing.

Dance is fun. It builds muscle and burns calories. It can be intellectually challenging. You listen to lots of good music. You also make friends of both genders.

The idea here is about personal connection! You will learn to feel the beat and move to the
music!

Helen can offer some good practical tips not often available from dance instructors, eg. how to deal with
unidentified Latin music or slow dancing.

Dance is fun. It builds muscle and burns calories. It can be intellectually challenging. You listen to lots of
good music. You also make friends of both genders.